Manhattan Project News

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Upcoming shows at Joe's Pub in NYC.

In the video below, actress and activist Cynthia Nixon speaks on behalf of 'Fight Back New York', a new LGBT-funded political action committee targeting senators who helped defeat the gay marriage bill last year.

Classic Stage Company (CSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, will present two-time Academy Award-winner Dianne Wiest in THE FOREST, by Alexander Ostrovosky, translated by Kathleen Tolan, and directed by Brian Kulick, beginning performances Friday, April 23 at CSC (136 East 13th Street) with an official press opening Thursday, May 6 at 7pm.

Classic Stage Company (CSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, will present two-time Academy Award-winner Dianne Wiest in THE FOREST, by Alexander Ostrovosky, translated by Kathleen Tolan, and directed by Brian Kulick, beginning performances Friday, April 23 at CSC with an official press opening Thursday, May 6 at 7pm. THE FOREST will also star Obie Award-winning actor John Douglas Thompson, who earned great acclaim last year for his title role performance in Othello at Theatre for a New Audience. THE FOREST will play a limited engagement through Sunday May 30 only.

Yesterday, February 1, the entertainment community bid farewell to one of its most influential members, Academy Award-winning producer of stage and screen David Brown. He died at his Manhattan home of kidney failure at age 93.

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, announced today the nominees for its 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards. By recognizing and honoring media for outstanding images of the LGBT community, the GLAAD Media Awards serve as a benchmark for the media industry and complement GLAAD's work to bring LGBT images and stories to Americans.

Comedian, actor, writer, and producer Robert Keller, star of the CBC's 'The Second City's Next Comedy Legend,' brings his dry, sophisticated brand of New York City humor to Montreal with a new live show, The Manhattan Comedy Project, on Aug. 20, 2009.

Two-time Tony Award winners NATHAN LANE (The Producers, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) and BEBE NEUWIRTH (Chicago, Sweet Charity) will star as Gomez and Morticia in THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a new musical based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams. Produced by Stuart Oken, Roy Furman, Michael Leavitt and Five Cent Productions, by special arrangement with Elephant Eye Theatrical, THE ADDAMS FAMILY will open on Broadway Thursday, April 8, 2010 at a Nederlander theatre to be announced. Previews will begin Thursday, March 4, 2010 following a pre-Broadway engagement at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre in Chicago that begins November 13.

The Love Song of J. Robert Oppenheimer: The Bay Area Premiere of Carson Kreitzer's Award-Winning Play, Artistic Director Brian Katz directs; Second Wind's Ian Walker stars as Oppenheimer

Axis Company (1 Sheridan Square, just off 7th Avenue) invites you to the World Premiere of TRINITY 5:29, a new drama about atomic bomb creator J. Robert Oppenheimer. Conceived by Axis Company, directed by Randy Sharp, and presented on an Off-Broadway contract, performances of this limited engagement run April 2 - May 9.

Axis Company will present the World Premiere of TRINITY 5:29, a new drama about atomic bomb creator J. Robert Oppenheimer. Conceived by Axis Company, directed by Randy Sharp, and presented on an Off-Broadway contract, performances of this limited engagement begin April 2. Opening night is slated for April 9.

The Love Song of J. Robert Oppenheimer The Bay Area Premiere of Carson Kreitzer's Award-Winning Play Artistic Director Brian Katz directs; Second Wind's Ian Walker stars as Oppenheimer DESCRIPTION: 'Do I dare disturb the universe?' Kreitzer's award-winning play shows J. Robert Oppenheimer's rise and fall erupt in this kaleidoscopic drama exploring questions of faith, conscience, and the consequences of the never-ending pursuit of knowledge.

Axis Company (1 Sheridan Square, just off 7th Avenue) invites you to the World Premiere of TRINITY 5:29, a new drama about atomic bomb creator J. Robert Oppenheimer. Conceived by Axis Company, directed by Randy Sharp, and presented on an Off-Broadway contract, performances of this limited engagement run April 2 - May 9.

The Love Song of J. Robert Oppenheimer The Bay Area Premiere of Carson Kreitzer's Award-Winning Play Artistic Director Brian Katz directs; Second Wind's Ian Walker stars as Oppenheimer DESCRIPTION: 'Do I dare disturb the universe?' Kreitzer's award-winning play shows J. Robert Oppenheimer's rise and fall erupt in this kaleidoscopic drama exploring questions of faith, conscience, and the consequences of the never-ending pursuit of knowledge.

Axis Company will present the World Premiere of TRINITY 5:29, a new drama about atomic bomb creator J. Robert Oppenheimer. Conceived by Axis Company, directed by Randy Sharp, and presented on an Off-Broadway contract, performances of this limited engagement begin April 2. Opening night is slated for April 9.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre, located within The West Bank Caf? (407 West 42nd St.), is pleased to continue our Friday night soiree, THE AFTER PARTY. Now going strong it's third, THE AFTER PARTY is billed as 'a weekly schmoozefest for the theatrically inclined.' Every Friday from 10:30 pm until the wee hours, pros from Broadway and aspiring stars alike belt it out on the stage of The Laurie Beechman Theatre. Join hosts BRANDON CUTRELL (Bistor, MAC and Nightlife Award winner) and ALYSHA UMPHRESS (Make Me A Song) with RAY FELLMAN (Bistro Award winner) at the piano for this weekly party in the theatre district. There is no cover charge for this event. Come and sing yourself as the mic is always open, or sit back and enjoy a cocktail with friends. Located just blocks from the Great White Way, you never know who might drop in.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre, located within The West Bank Caf? (407 West 42nd St.), is pleased to continue our Friday night soiree, THE AFTER PARTY. Now going strong it's third, THE AFTER PARTY is billed as 'a weekly schmoozefest for the theatrically inclined.' Every Friday from 10:30 pm until the wee hours, pros from Broadway and aspiring stars alike belt it out on the stage of The Laurie Beechman Theatre. Join hosts BRANDON CUTRELL (Bistor, MAC and Nightlife Award winner) and ALYSHA UMPHRESS (Make Me A Song) with RAY FELLMAN (Bistro Award winner) at the piano for this weekly party in the theatre district. There is no cover charge for this event. Come and sing yourself as the mic is always open, or sit back and enjoy a cocktail with friends. Located just blocks from the Great White Way, you never know who might drop in.

Hollywood…Baum/Lebenzon Productions presents a world premiere comedy, SHOCK THERAPY, written by Tom Baum ('The Manhattan Project,' 'Carny'), produced by Diantha Lebenzon and directed by Jenny O'Hara. SHOCK THERAPY will preview on Saturday, November 1 at 8pm; Sunday, November 2 at 7pm; Thursday, November 6 at 8:00 p.m. and Friday, November 7 at 8p.m. and will open on Saturday, November 8 at 8:00 pm and is scheduled to run for six weeks through Saturday, December 14th, 2008 at The Lillian Theatre, 1076 Lillian Way in Hollywood.

Hollywood…Baum/Lebenzon Productions presents a world premiere comedy, SHOCK THERAPY, written by Tom Baum ('The Manhattan Project,' 'Carny'), produced by Diantha Lebenzon and directed by Jenny O'Hara. SHOCK THERAPY will preview on Saturday, November 1 at 8pm; Sunday, November 2 at 7pm; Thursday, November 6 at 8:00 p.m. and Friday, November 7 at 8p.m. and will open on Saturday, November 8 at 8:00 pm and is scheduled to run for six weeks through Saturday, December 14th, 2008 at The Lillian Theatre, 1076 Lillian Way in Hollywood.